Roast Leg of Lamb

Makes 8 to 10 servings

This variation on a traditional spring favorite is terrific with roasted potatoes and a green salad with a tart nonfat dressing.

Find this recipe and more in Chef Paul Prudhomme's Fork In The Road.

ingredients

1 tablespoon paprika

2 teaspoons salt

1½ teaspoons onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 teaspoon dried cilantro leaves

1 teaspoon rubbed sage

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon white pepper

½ teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon cayenne

1 cup chopped onions

½ cup chopped green bell peppers

½ cup chopped celery

½ cup defatted chicken stock

1 (4-pound) boneless leg of lamb

Mint Sauce (recipe follows)

how to prepare

Combine the Seasoning Mix ingredients in a small bowl.

Preheat the oven to 225°.

Preheat an 8-inch skillet, preferably nonstick, over high heat to 350°, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the onions, bell peppers, celery and 2 tablespoons of the Seasoning Mix. Stir and cook for 3 minutes. Add the stock, scrape the bottom of the skillet to clear it of all brown bits, and continue to cook until most of the liquid evaporates but the mixture is still moist, about 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool to room temperature.

The process will take about 15 minutes. Next, sprinkle the inside of the leg evenly with 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mix, inch roasting pan, cover with foil, and roast until done, about 2½ to 3 hours.